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$112,883 GS-14 Step 1 in Burlington (2022)
$146,747 GS-14 Step 10 in Burlington (2022)
+$16,910 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-14 pay table for Burlington

Each step below already includes the 17.62% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $112,883 $4,341.65 $54.09 +$16,910
Step 2 $116,646 $4,486.38 $55.89 +$17,474
Step 3 $120,409 $4,631.12 $57.69 +$18,038
Step 4 $124,171 $4,775.81 $59.50 +$18,601
Step 5 $127,934 $4,920.54 $61.30 +$19,165
Step 6 $131,697 $5,065.27 $63.10 +$19,729
Step 7 $135,459 $5,209.96 $64.91 +$20,292
Step 8 $139,222 $5,354.69 $66.71 +$20,856
Step 9 $142,985 $5,499.42 $68.51 +$21,420
Step 10 $146,747 $5,644.12 $70.31 +$21,983
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Burlington pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $95,973
  • Burlington GS-14 Step 1 $112,883
  • Locality add-on +$16,910
  • Adjustment percent 17.62%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $124,764
  • Burlington GS-14 Step 10 $146,747

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-14 in Burlington: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2022, the Burlington pay area adds a 17.62% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Burlington

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns roughly $4,342 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,644. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-14 Burlington page.

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GS-14 in Burlington questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Burlington?
    In 2022, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns $112,883 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $146,747. This is 17.62% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 in Burlington?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Burlington in 2022, it is 17.62%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,910 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Burlington?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Burlington earns roughly $4,342 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.